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| spouse              = {{marriage|[[Diana of Dakmoor]]|22 August 1992}}
| spouse              = {{marriage|[[Marsella Atmos]]|22 January 1997}}
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| [[Marina of Aurunca|Princess Marina]]
|[[Peter of Aurunca|Prince Peter]]
| [[Lucius of Aurunca|Prince Lucius]]
|[[Polyxena of Aurunca|Princess Polyxena]]
| [[Titania of Aurunca|Princess Titania]]
|[[Olivia of Aurunca|Princess Olivia]]
| [[Adriana of Aurunca|Princess Adriana]]
|[[Ophelia of Aurunca|Princess Ophelia]]
| [[Amadeus of Aurunca|Prince Amadeus]]
|[[Oriana of Aurunca|Princess Oriana]]
|[[Philip of Aurunca|Prince Peter]]
}}
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| full name            = Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Silvanus
| full name            = Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Silvanus
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| father              = [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
| father              = [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
| mother              = [[Diana I Anicia]]
| mother              = [[Diana I Anicia]]
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1970|6|2|df=y}}
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1968|6|2|df=y}}
| birth_place          =[[Palatium Supranio]], [[Adrianople]], [[Latium]]
| birth_place          = [[Palatium Supranio]], [[Adrianople]], [[Latium]]
| religion            = {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholic}}
| religion            = [[Latin Imperial Church|Imperial Church]] ([[Fabrian Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholic]])
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{{Latin Imperial Family}}
{{Latin Imperial Family}}
'''Prince John, Duke of Aurunca''' (''Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Silvanus''; b. 2 June 1970) is a [[Latin Imperial Family|Latin prince]]. He is the son of [[Diana I Anicia]] and [[Leo X Claudius]]. He was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage to Diana of Dakmoor in 1992. John is 15th in the line of succession to the [[Succession to the Latin throne|Latin throne]], at the time of his birth he was third.  
'''Prince John, Duke of Aurunca''' (''Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Silvanus''; b. 2 June 1968) is a [[Latin Imperial Family|Latin prince]]. He is the son of [[Diana I Anicia]] and [[Leo X Claudius]]. He was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage to [[Marsella Atmos]], in 199x. John is 12th in the line of succession to the [[Succession to the Latin throne|Latin throne]], at the time of his birth he was third.  
==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
John was born at [[Palatium Supranio]], on 2 June 1970, as the fifth child of [[Diana I Anicia]] and [[Leo X Claudius]]. John has a twin sister, [[Princess Joanna of Latium|Joanna]], who was born thirty minutes after him. He was baptized at [[Sancta Sapientia]] on 13 September 1970, by [[Patriarch of Alba]] Thomas Appuleius. His godparents are [[Constantine Tarepius|Duke Constantine Tarepius]] (his mother's brother-in-law); Agnes Pola (his father's mother). Born during his mother's reign, John was afforded the the honor of ''Purpurogenitus'' <nowiki>("Born in the Purple")</nowiki>. He was named John for his great-grandfather [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]].
John was born at [[Palatium Supranio]], on 2 June 1968, as the fifth child of [[Diana I Anicia]] and [[Leo X Claudius]]. John has a twin sister, [[Princess Joanna of Latium|Joanna]], who was born thirty minutes after him. He was baptized at [[Sancta Sapientia]] on 13 September 1970, by [[Patriarch of Alba]] Thomas Appuleius. His godparents are [[Constantine Tarepius|Duke Constantine Tarepius]] (his mother's brother-in-law); Valentia Martia (his father's mother). Born during his mother's reign, John was afforded the the honor of ''Purpurogenitus'' <nowiki>("Born in the Purple")</nowiki>. He was named John for his great-grandfather [[John XIV Anicius]].
===Education===
===Education===
John's education was handled by a governess between the ages of five and eight. He was educated by private tutors until the age of 17, and unlike his older siblings did not attend school. John was said to have a love of reading according to one of his former tutors, who described his as a <nowiki>"calm, proper, and even keeled child...who enjoyed a good book more than anything else."</nowiki> John, his twin sister Joanna, and his younger sister, [[Eirene of Latium|Princess Eirene]], took music lessons in order to socialize with other children their age. John was noted to not take his studies seriously in a memoir released by a former tutor in 1999.
John's education was handled by a governess between the ages of five and eight. He was educated by private tutors until the age of 17, and unlike his older siblings did not attend school. John was said to have a love of reading according to one of his former tutors, who described his as a <nowiki>"calm, proper, and even keeled child...who enjoyed a good book more than anything else."</nowiki> John, his twin sister Joanna, and his younger sister, [[Christina of Latium|Princess Christina]], took music lessons in order to socialize with other children their age. John was noted to not take his studies seriously in a memoir released by a former tutor in 1999.
 
==Marriage==
==Marriage==
John first met his future wife, [[Diana of Dakmoor]], at a ball to celebrate his sister [[Isadora of Latium|Princess Isadora]]'s 15th birthday, in 1983. John and Gabrielle were rumored to begin courting soon after, and regularly exchanged letters. The courtship was later confirmed by Imperial Offices in 1989. Alexandra became engaged soon after on 20 August 1990.
John and his future wife, Marsella Atmos, made their first public appearance together at a ball to celebrate his sister [[Isabella of Latium|Isabella]]'s birthday, in 1993. John and Atmos were rumored to begin dating soon after. The relationship was later confirmed by Imperial Offices in 199x. John and Atmos became engaged soon after on 20 August 199x.


In 1992, John married [[Diana of Dakmoor]] at [[Adrianople|Basilica of the Blessed Virgin]], in [[Adrianople]]. He and Gabrielle have five children: Marina, Lucius, Titania, Adriana, and Amadeus.
In 199x, John married [[Marsella Atmos]] at [[Adrianople|Basilica of the Blessed Virgin]], in [[Adrianople]]. He and Atmos have six children: Peter, Polyxena, Olivia, Ophelia, Oriana, and Philip.
==Imperial Role==
==Imperial Role==
==Titles, styles and honors==
==Titles, styles and honors==
===Styles===
===Styles===
* '''2 June 1970 – 22 August 1992''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince John
* '''2 June 1970 – 22 August 199x''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince John
* '''22 August 1992 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Aurunca
* '''22 August 199x – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Aurunca
John is the son of a [[Monarchy of Latium|Sovereign]], and a Latin prince by birth. As such, he does not utilize a surname. If John were to utilize a surname, it is likely that he would take on the Claudius name; however, it is also possible that the surname for all children of the Sovereign to simply be <nowiki>"of Latium"</nowiki>. For ceremonial and formal purposes, all children of the Monarch - with exception to the heir apparent - are entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince" or "princess"</nowiki> after their Christian name followed by the territorial designation <nowiki>"of Latium."</nowiki> John was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage of Diana of Dakmoor
John is the son of a [[Monarchy of Latium|Sovereign]], and a Latin prince by birth. If John were to utilize a surname, it is likely that he would take on the Claudius name. For ceremonial and formal purposes, all children of the Monarch - with exception to the heir apparent - are entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince" or "princess"</nowiki> after their Christian name followed by the territorial designation <nowiki>"of Latium."</nowiki> John was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage to [[Marsella Atmos]].
===Honors===
===Honors===
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
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*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Crown [[file:Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Crown [[file:Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flagicon|Iotopha|shah}} [[House of Hazaraspid]]: Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazaraspid [[file:Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif|50px]]  
*{{flagicon|Iotopha|shah}} [[House of Hazaraspid]]: Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazaraspid [[file:Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif|50px]]  
*[[File:Flag of the German Empire.svg|25px]] [[House of Hechenreyt]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of [Name] [[file:Order of the Black Eagle - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]
*[[File:Flag of the German Empire.svg|25px]] [[House of Rahdenburg]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Rahdenburg [[file:Order of the Black Eagle - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]
==Issue==
==Issue==
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! Notes
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|colspan=4|'''''By [[Diana of Dakmoor]]'''''
|colspan=4|'''''By [[Marsella Atmos]]'''''
|-
|-
| [[Marina of Aurunca|Princess Marina]]
| [[Peter of Aurunca|Prince Peter of Aurunca]]
| {{birth date and age|1995|8|9|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|2000|12|30|df=y}}
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| Married [[Marius Aemelius]]
|-
|-
| [[Lucius of Aurunca|Prince Lucius]]
| [[Polyxena of Aurunca|Princess Polyxena of Aurunca]]
| {{birth date and age|1995|8|9|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|2000|12|30|df=y}}
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|
|
|-
| [[Olivia of Aurunca|Princess Olivia of Aurunca]]
| {{birth date and age|2002|8|9|df=y}}
|  
|  
|
|-
|-
| [[Titania of Aurunca|Princess Titania]]
| [[Ophelia of Aurunca|Princess Ophelia of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|1997|9|23|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|2005|5|18|df=y}}
|
|
|
|-
| [[Oriana of Aurunca|Princess Oriana of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|2008|2|3|df=y}}
|  
|  
|
|-
|-
| [[Adriana of Aurunca|Princess Adriana]]
| [[Philip of Aurunca|Prince Philip of Aurunca]]
| {{birth date and age|2000|2|2|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|2011|4|30|df=y}}
|
|  
|  
|-
| [[Amadeus of Aurunca|Prince Amadeus]]
| {{birth date and age|2005|6|2|df=y}}
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|}
|}
==Ancestry==
==Ancestry==
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|2= 2. [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|2= 2. [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|3= 3. [[Diana I Anicia]]
|3= 3. [[Diana I Anicia]]
|4= 4. [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|4= 4. [[Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|5= 5. [[Isabella of Thapse|Princess Isabella of Thapse]]
|5= 5. [[Valentia Martia]]
|6= 6. [[Constantine XIX, Latin Emperor|Constantine XIX Anicius]]
|6= 6. [[Constantine XIX Anicius]]
|7= 7. [[Princess Marie Christine of Épernon]]
|7= 7. [[Christine of Rahdenburg]]
|8= 8. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
|8= 8. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
|9= 9. Princess Isobel of Gaemar
|9= 9. Princess Isobel of Gaemar
|10= 10. [[Leon I, Duke of Thapse]]
|10= 10. [[Constantine Martius|Duke Constantine Martius]]
|11= 11. Sophie of Melfi
|11= 11. Eusebia Rasinia
|12= 12. [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]]
|12= 12. [[John X Anicius]]
|13= 13. [[Joanna I, Latin Empress|Joanna I Anicia]]
|13= 13. [[Joanna I Anicia]]
|14= 14. [[Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon]]
|14= 14. [[William II, Elector of Rahdenburg]]
|15= 15. Adalinda of Silingia
|15= 15. Adalinda of Nyrundy
|16= 16. [[Philip III, Duke of Adrianople]]
|16= 16. [[Peter Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|17= 17. Leona Tullia
|17= 17. Leona Tullia
|18= 18. Gwyddawg, King of Gaemar
|18= 18. Gwyddawg, King of Gaemar
|19= 19. Princess Celeste of Montgisard
|19= 19. Princess Celeste of Montgisard
|20= 20. Michael I, Duke of Thapse
|20= 20. [[Aurelius Martius|Duke Aurelius Martius]]
|21= 21. Cassandra of Gadir
|21= 21. Amantia Stilicho
|22= 22. Henry II, Duke of Melfi
|22= 22. [[Eusebius Rasinius]]
|23= 23. PLACEHOLDER
|23= 23. Maria Rasinia
|24= 24. Michael Anicius, Duke of Beroea
|24= 24. [[Michael XIV Anicius]]
|25= 25. Syagria Julia
|25= 25. [[Eirene Orontina]]
|26= 26. [[John XIII, Latin Emperor|John XIII Anicius]]
|26= 26. [[John XIII Anicius|John XIII Anicius]]  
|27= 27. [[Alexandra of Ghant|Princess Alexandra of Ghant]]
|27= 27. [[Alexandra of Ghant|Princess Alexandra of Ghant]]  
|28= 28. [[Victor of Ghant|Prince Victor of Ghant]]
|28= 28. [[Henry V, Elector of Rahdenburg]]
|29= 29. [[Catherine I of Lyncanestria]]
|29= 29. [[Diana of Ravenna]]
|30= 30. George III of Garima
|30= 30. George VI, Elector of Nyrundy
|31= 31. Nadia of Nyrundy
|31= 31. Ludmilla of Tungria
}}
}}
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Duke of Aurunca]]
*[[Duke of Aurunca]]
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Latest revision as of 15:05, 29 July 2024

Prince John
Duke of Aurunca
John of Latium.jpg
Born (1968-06-02) 2 June 1968 (age 56)
Palatium Supranio, Adrianople, Latium
Spouse
Marsella Atmos (m. 1997)
Issue
Full name
Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Silvanus
HouseClaudius
FatherLeo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
MotherDiana I Anicia
ReligionImperial Church (Fabrian Catholic)
Latin Imperial Family
Coat of Arms of the Emperor of the Latins
Extended imperial family

Prince John, Duke of Aurunca (Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Silvanus; b. 2 June 1968) is a Latin prince. He is the son of Diana I Anicia and Leo X Claudius. He was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage to Marsella Atmos, in 199x. John is 12th in the line of succession to the Latin throne, at the time of his birth he was third.

Early life and education

John was born at Palatium Supranio, on 2 June 1968, as the fifth child of Diana I Anicia and Leo X Claudius. John has a twin sister, Joanna, who was born thirty minutes after him. He was baptized at Sancta Sapientia on 13 September 1970, by Patriarch of Alba Thomas Appuleius. His godparents are Duke Constantine Tarepius (his mother's brother-in-law); Valentia Martia (his father's mother). Born during his mother's reign, John was afforded the the honor of Purpurogenitus ("Born in the Purple"). He was named John for his great-grandfather John XIV Anicius.

Education

John's education was handled by a governess between the ages of five and eight. He was educated by private tutors until the age of 17, and unlike his older siblings did not attend school. John was said to have a love of reading according to one of his former tutors, who described his as a "calm, proper, and even keeled child...who enjoyed a good book more than anything else." John, his twin sister Joanna, and his younger sister, Princess Christina, took music lessons in order to socialize with other children their age. John was noted to not take his studies seriously in a memoir released by a former tutor in 1999.

Marriage

John and his future wife, Marsella Atmos, made their first public appearance together at a ball to celebrate his sister Isabella's birthday, in 1993. John and Atmos were rumored to begin dating soon after. The relationship was later confirmed by Imperial Offices in 199x. John and Atmos became engaged soon after on 20 August 199x.

In 199x, John married Marsella Atmos at Basilica of the Blessed Virgin, in Adrianople. He and Atmos have six children: Peter, Polyxena, Olivia, Ophelia, Oriana, and Philip.

Imperial Role

Titles, styles and honors

Styles

  • 2 June 1970 – 22 August 199x: His Imperial Highness The Prince John
  • 22 August 199x – present: His Imperial Highness The Duke of Aurunca

John is the son of a Sovereign, and a Latin prince by birth. If John were to utilize a surname, it is likely that he would take on the Claudius name. For ceremonial and formal purposes, all children of the Monarch - with exception to the heir apparent - are entitled to the rank of "prince" or "princess" after their Christian name followed by the territorial designation "of Latium." John was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage to Marsella Atmos.

Honors

  •  Latium: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram Red ribbon bar - general use.svg
  •  Latium: Knigh of the Ancient Equestrian Order St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Crown Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg
  • Iotopha House of Hazaraspid: Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazaraspid Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif
  • Flag of the German Empire.svg House of Rahdenburg: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Rahdenburg Order of the Black Eagle - Ribbon bar.svg

Issue

Name Birth Death Notes
By Marsella Atmos
Prince Peter of Aurunca (2000-12-30) 30 December 2000 (age 23)
Princess Polyxena of Aurunca (2000-12-30) 30 December 2000 (age 23)
Princess Olivia of Aurunca (2002-08-09) 9 August 2002 (age 22)
Princess Ophelia of Latium (2005-05-18) 18 May 2005 (age 19)
Princess Oriana of Latium (2008-02-03) 3 February 2008 (age 16)
Prince Philip of Aurunca (2011-04-30) 30 April 2011 (age 13)

Ancestry

See also

Prince John, Duke of Aurunca
Born: 2 June 1968
Lines of succession
Preceded by
Princess Tiana 		Succession to the Latin throne
12th in line 		Followed by
Prince Peter
Nobility of Latium
New creation Duke of Aurunca
1993–present 		Incumbent
Heir apparent:
Prince Peter
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